AXED England star Cole Palmer appears with World Cup aces in a £30million Nike commercial — in an awkward gaffe for the sportswear giant.

The midfielder, 24, was picked to line-up with giants of the game including , , Vinicius Junior, and .

Footballer Cole Palmer in a white jersey and black jacket in an icy cave with other footballers in the background.Cole Palmer appears with World Cup aces in a £30million Nike commercial – despite being axed from the England squad Credit: Nike / You Tube Erling Haaland in mid-air kicking a soccer ball.Erling Haaland takes a dramatic role in the advert Credit: Nike / You Tube

But while they all made their countries’ 26-man squads, .

The six-minute advert has been billed as a “brand reset” for , which is forking out hundreds of millions on global TV spots and billboard takeovers in host cities in the US, Canada and Mexico.

The ad shows players who “Rip the Script” when they defy a director trying to stop them showcasing their skills.

icons including , , and have cameo roles — with actor Jason Sudeikis appearing as TV footie boss .

Cristiano Ronaldo looking intensely at something with wide eyes and open mouth.Cristiano Ronaldo is another football superstar to appear in Nike’s ad Credit: Nike / You Tube Kylian Mbappé on a football field.French ace Kylian Mbappe in the big-money commercial Credit: Nike / You Tube

glamour is added by the likes of actor and reality star , who appears with her ten-year-old son .

Palmer, known for his “Cold Palmer” goal celebration, is seen in a white No 20 Three Lions shirt.

Nike is not the only firm sold a dummy by his omission from England’s squad.

Palmer heads a campaign for Sure deodorant, keeping his cool while taking high-pressure free-kicks. He is also shown putting an envelope in a sports locker to promote a competition for tickets.

A group of international soccer players in uniforms of different colors runs across a green field.A scene from the Nike World Cup advert Credit: Nike / You Tube Virgil Van Dijk looking intensely forward, lit by an orange glow against a dark background.Virgil van Dijk also makes an appearance Credit: Nike / You Tube

One supporter wrote online: “Sure uses the tagline ‘Sure won’t let you down’. Sadly, he was.”

The brutal axing of Palmer has stunned England fans around the world.

One wrote on X: “Ruthless Tuchel.

“But Palmer and [Phil] Foden have been off this season.

Actor Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso, wearing a white visor and a navy jacket with a yellow-collared polo shirt, smiling at the camera.Actor Jason Sudeikis appearing as TV footie boss Ted Lasso Credit: Nike / You Tube Ted Lasso standing with hands on hips on a boat with "AU REVOIR" written on the side.Eric Cantona also pops up in the TV ad Credit: Nike / You Tube

“[Eberechi] Eze and [Morgan] Rogers as the attacking midfielders ain’t bad either.”

Another said: “You can’t be serious, you just can’t be.”

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